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Tech Lead (Go, Kafka, Kubernetes)

Makati Permanent PHP180,000 - PHP200,000 per month (PHP2,160,000 - PHP2,400,000 per year) View Job Description
The Tech Lead role in Manila within the transport tech industry involves leading technical teams to deliver innovative solutions. This position requires expertise in technology leadership and a strong focus on achieving project goals.
  • Shape the future of mobility for millions of Filipinos.
  • Grow fast with a mission-driven team making real impact.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading technology-driven mobility platform transforming the way people move through smart, scalable, and reliable digital solutions. Serving millions of users daily, the organization leverages cutting-edge technology to solve real-world transportation challenges and deliver seamless experiences for both customers and service providers

Job Description

    • Own the technical direction, architecture, and delivery of critical backend services and platform components.
    • Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and highly available systems using Go (Golang).
    • Architect and optimize Kafka-based event-driven solutions to support business growth and platform reliability.
    • Drive performance, resilience, and scalability improvements across Redis and PostgreSQL environments.
    • Provide hands-on technical leadership through coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, and solution design.
    • Mentor and coach engineers, promoting engineering best practices and a culture of continuous learning.
    • Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.



The Successful Applicant

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong expertise in Go (Golang), Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and PostgreSQL.
  • Proven experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability distributed systems.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, advanced programming principles, and design patterns.
  • The ability to promote and demonstrate clean, maintainable, and scalable coding practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Experience building secure, resilient, and performance-oriented applications.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
  • A hands-on, ownership-driven mindset with a passion for delivering impactful technology solutions at scale.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from PHP 180,000 to PHP 200000 monthly.
  • Permanent employment with opportunities to lead technical projects.
  • Located in Makati, offering a chance to work in the transport tech industry.
Contact
Vicente Apay
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7074917
Phone number
+63 02 7795 2832

Job summary

Function
IT
Sub Sector
IT Development
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Makati
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Vicente Apay
Consultant contact
+63 02 7795 2832
Job Reference
JN-072026-7074917

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.